Akhil, the handsome Akkineni young lad, made his debut as a hero with the high budget action entertainer Akhil, which was released on Diwali amidst unprecedented expectations. However, the film disappointed fans and trade circles big time. In the film, Akhil donned a role with mass shades.

Now, latest reports reveal that Akhil is planning to shift gears for his next. Akhil and his father Nagarjuna are reportedly looking for love stories which will showcase the romantic side of Akhil. If the reports end up becoming true, fans will soon see Akhil in the romance genre, which is a stronghold of the Akkinenis.